The 12 Best Armenian Food & Wine Tastings

1.Group Tour: Garni, Symphony of Stones, Geghard, Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,042 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $28Our pick

Spend five to six hours outside Yerevan visiting Charent’s Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You’ll also bake and taste lavash with Armenian cheese and herbs. English and Russian commentary, bottled water, snacks, WiFi, transport, and entrance fees are included. Guides such as Gayane, Tamara, Tatev, and Sam are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“The tour was informative and fun. We were given sufficient time to explore each site, both on our own and with a guide. The bus was clean and comfortable. And the price was incredibly reasonable. I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Garni, Geghard, Symphony of Stones & Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Geghard Monastery, the Symphony of Stones and Garni Temple with an English-speaking guide. You’ll hear Armenian history, see Mount Ararat when skies are clear, and watch lavash baked at a family-run restaurant. The six-hour trip costs $23, with small entrance fees extra.

“Taku our guide is very pleasant and knowledgeable. He discussed and explained the history of all the places we've been. I highly recommend having this tour with Taku as your local friend. Vaxo our driver is also very careful and he drives safely.”

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3.Group Tour: Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis, Ropeway), Lake Sevan, Trout barbecue treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 511 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join an English and Russian guided day trip from central Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan. You’ll ride the ropeway one station, visit Kecharis and Sevanavank, enjoy pastries, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a trout barbecue treat. Guides such as Mania, Karen, Edward, and Tamara have been praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Edward the guide has exceptional knowledge . Arvo the driver did a safe job. The experience was well worth it.”

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4.Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk from Republic Square to the Cascade with an English-speaking guide such as Tigran or Ioanna. Along the way, learn about Armenian history, Soviet-era Yerevan, khachkars, local art, and city life, with food tastings and sea buckthorn juice included. Expect about 4 kilometers of walking and a group of up to 35 people.

“I had an amazing time on the Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan! The guide was incredibly accommodating and knowledgeable. I couldn't make it last Sunday, but he kindly allowed me to join two days later. He shared fascinating facts about Armenian culture, took us to some incredible places, and we even got to taste some delicious local food. Highly recommend this tour! 😃”

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5.Group Tour: Khor Virap, Garni temple, Geghard, Lavash baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 333 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Khor Virap, Garni Temple, Geghard, Azat Reservoir, and a family-run lavash bakery. An English and Russian guide leads the group, with air-conditioned transport, Wi-Fi, water, pastries, and admission fees included. Lunch is optional and costs about $10 to $13.

“I regret that I don’t remember the guides name, but he did an excellent job. This group is very professional and reliable. The guide did a great job providing information to both the English and Russian speakers. There was also an intern guide named Jasmine who was extremely helpful and informative in answering my questions. If she was able to stand up to all of my niche history questions then I think she’d be able to answer anyone’s questions and would make a great guide.”

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6.Garni, Geghard & Symphony Small-Group Day Trip with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $26

This 6 to 7 hour English-language trip from Yerevan visits Charents Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, and Geghard Monastery. You travel in an air-conditioned Wi-Fi vehicle with a guide such as Anastasia, Gaya, Suna, or Nareh, then make lavash at a mountain restaurant. Lunch costs extra.

“Well organised, kept informed before the tour with all details about joining. Tour itself was excellent, can't believe how.much we did yet at no point was it rushed. I really would recommend this tour and this company”

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7.Group Tour: Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Chocolate House, Aghtsk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Yerevan with an English and Russian-speaking guide to Hovhannavank, Saghmosavank, Karmravor Church, Gourmet Dourme’s chocolate museum, and Aghtsk. You’ll get bottled water, pastries, WiFi, entrance fees, and chocolate tasting. Guides such as Marina and Karina have been praised for warm, detailed explanations.

“This was a wonderful tour! Our guide worked really hard to give equal attention and information to both Russian and English speakers. She was organized, personable, and very warm and friendly. She had a great sense of humor as well, and did a fantastic job managing our mixed group. This is a great way to spend the day. We highly recommend this trip to anyone interested in the cathedrals and history around the Armenian Apostolic Church!”

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8.The Great Beauty of Armenia: 7-Day Culture and Cuisine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $750

Spend seven busy days touring Armenia by private vehicle, with pickup in Yerevan, cultural sites, monasteries, wine tastings, brandy, lavash baking, waterfalls, and local markets. Guides such as Gor, Levon, and Varsenik have led this route, which suits travelers who want a broad first look at Armenia rather than a slow city break.

“We had an amazing trip with Barev Armenia, encompassing both Armenia and Georgia, and could not be more pleased with the tour's organization. We took a private tour for 4 people, 2 of whom were of a quite advanced age. The agency took into consideration our requirements and needed variations for the tour, as well as quickly changing travel plans for our travel companions, and, as a result, provided us with an intensive yet manageable itinerary that all of our group enjoyed.”

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9.Yerevan Private Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $220

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Yerevan with a private English-speaking guide such as Anna, Ana, Ellen, or Lusine. You will taste Armenian dishes at six stops, learn how food connects to the country’s history, and finish with a sweet bite. Afternoon and evening endings differ.

“Loved Anna and her enthusiasm and passion for her city and country ❤️. Highly recommended to get it as an introductory tour to Armenia”

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10.Gastro tour package in Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

You’ll tour Armenia privately for seven days with an English-speaking guide, airport transfers, 4-star hotels, monastery visits, lavash and barbecue classes, Areni wine, Dilvados fruit spirit, and Samovar tea. Guides such as Lili and Yegor have led other One Way Tour outings, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Had a great day with One Way. The guide Lili was very kind and knowledgeable. Definitely will go to another tour.”

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11.Walking Yerevan City Tour with 5 Wine & 10 years-old brandy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $33

Join an English-speaking guide such as Mary, Gohar, Tigran, or David for a 3 to 4-hour evening walk through central Yerevan. You’ll see Cascade, concert halls, Republic Square, galleries, and carpet shops, then taste five Armenian wines and 10-year-old brandy with chocolate. The group is limited to 15 people.

“the trip was good and david is very kind and informative about the different places we visited. i hope to come back again next year”

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12.Day trip to Sevan, Tsaghkadzor, Fish Making Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $0

Spend about eight hours traveling from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan with a guide, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, bottled water, sweets, and a salted-fish masterclass. Visit Kecharis Monastery, ride the Tsaghkadzor Ropeway for mountain views, take a short boat trip, and taste local fish. Guides may include Anastasia, Armine, or Armina.

“It was one of the most beautiful sites that we ever gone!! We had the best tour guide and we love every second of the tour. If you ever come here, you must take the Yerani travel and ask for Anastasia.”

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